| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $12.37 | 7.734% | $13.3267 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.43 | 7.321% | $61.6345 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 4.187% | $30.1205 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 5.857% | $239.9672 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.61 | 13.633% | $9.7838 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.64 | 6.506% | $50.7395 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 12.476% | $6.6136 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $387.53 | $412.1858 | $412.18 | $412.20 | $412.10 | |